Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed’s harsh criticism and fat-shaming of Team India captain Rohit Sharma has drawn a backlash on social media. In the comments section of her post on X, people have pointed to stats of India’s performance under the leadership of Mr Sharma, often called Hitman for his batting prowess, to counter Ms Mohamed’s remarks.

In a post on X during India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy clash yesterday, Ms Mohamed said Rohit Sharma “is fat for a sportsman”. “Need to lose weight! And ofcourse the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” she added.

– @ImRo45 is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And ofcourse the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had !

— Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) March 2, 2025

When Pakistan-based sports journalist countered the Congress leader’s remarks and said Mr Sharma is a “mighty effective and world class performer”, she replied, “What is so world class about him when compared to his predecessors like Ganguly, Tendulkar, Dravid, Dhoni, Kohli, Kapil dev, Shastri & the rest! He is a mediocre captain as well as a mediocre player who got lucky to be the Captain of India.”

The remark has also drawn a sharp retort from the ruling BJP, which asked if the Congress now expects Rahul Gandhi to play cricket. “Shame on Congress! Now they are going after the Indian Cricket Captain! Do they expect Rahul Gandhi to now play cricket after failing in Indian politics,” BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said in reply to the Congress leader’s post. Speaking to NDTV, Mr Bhandari said the Congress spokesperson’s remark reflects the party’s Emergency mindset. “It’s an insult to every patriot who supports the Indian cricket team through thick and thin. I question the Congress’s criticism,” he said.
  

Shame on Congress!

Now they are going after the Indian Cricket Captain!

Do they expect Rahul Gandhi to now play cricket after failing in Indian politics! https://t.co/taWuC8bqgi

— Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳 (@pradip103) March 2, 2025

In a clarification later, Ms Mohamed compared Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli and said the latter always compliments other cricketers. “I just spoke in a generic manner. I fail to understand how in a democracy, we don’t have the right to speak,” she said. 

An Indian man has allegedly been shot dead by Jordanian soldiers when he was trying to cross into Israel illegally, sources said.

The man has been identified as Thomas Gabriel Perera, a resident of Kerala’s Thumba. The incident reportedly occurred on February 10.

The Indian Embassy in Jordan on Sunday said it has learnt of the “sad demise of an Indian national in unfortunate circumstances.”

“The Embassy is in touch with the family of the deceased and is working closely with Jordanian authorities for transportation of mortal remains of the deceased,” it posted on X.

The Embassy has learnt of the sad demise of an Indian national in unfortunate circumstances. The Embassy is in touch with the family of the deceased and is working closely with Jordanian authorities for transportation of mortal remains of the deceased. @MEAIndia

— India in Jordan (@IndiainJordan) March 2, 2025

Perera, 47, tried to enter Israel after arriving in Jordan on a visitor visa.

His relative Edison, a resident of Menamkulam, also tried to cross into Israel and was shot but survived. He was repatriated to India after receiving treatment.

The incident came amid soaring violence in the West Bank and against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war.

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